18th Annual Johnson Invitational Flats Fishing Tourney to Benefit the American Cancer Society, in Port Richey
PDF VersionThe 18th Annual Johnson Invitational Flats Fishing Tournament was held at Hooters of Port Richey. The Proceeds went to Benefit the American Cancer Society. There were 52 teams that competed in the 18th Annual JI. The Proceeds Goal was $5,000, and they exceeded that by raising $12,000 [...]
The Johnson Invitational started in March of 2003. That same year Carissa and Jerry Johnson got married, and Jerry decided to forgo the typical bachelor party and just wanted to fish with his buddies. Seven boats participated in the first event in 2003. They joked around that year and called it the "Johnson Invitational" and the name just stuck. In 2008 they decided to turn it into a charity event benefitting the American Cancer Society after 2 close relatives lost their battle to Cancer. Every year they continue to grow in the number of boats that participate. This year they had 52 boats and raised $12,000 in the fight against cancer.
Congratulations to the overall winners Kevin Johnson Joe Anders Rich Hittel and Aleks Maric.
Slam Winners:
2nd Place – Team #5
Will Burbach, Brittany Burbach, Eric Pelno and Channing Pelno
3rd Place – Team #19
Bob Marinelli, Joe Savino, Brandon Mazza and Aaron Kukla
Big Snook Winners:
1st Place – Team #27
Doug Stovall, Chad Boham, Kyle England and Mike Lord
2nd Place – Team #34
Paul Downey, Robert Mulkey, Michael Keane and Billy Davis
3rd Place – Team #33
Mark McCullough and Dan Blanchard
Big Red Winners:
1st Place – Team #6
Justin Case and Kelly Case
2nd Place – Team #31
Tom Briese, Tom Briese Sr and Tad Van Fleet
3rd Place – Team #17
Lee Krieg, Steve Brown and Brian Galioto
Big Trout Winners:
1st Place – Team #28
Louis Langermann, Tom Clemente, Chris Clemente and Zach White
2nd Place – Team #34
Paul Downey, Robert Mulkey, Michael Keane and Billy Davis
3rd Place – Team #13
Jerry Johnson, Anthony Moe, Brandon Moe and Tyler Yehl
Big Flounder:
Team #17Lee Krieg, Steve Brown and Brian Galioto
